When in Wyoming , you need your come here. The park is beautiful. Theres a huge suspension bridge ( cool but scary ) lots of water features, hot springs , and wildlife. There is a bison pasture where you can see bison from your car. Don't get out , they aren't nice. Did I mention this state park is free!! read more

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Despite some of the negativity regarding the next door neighbors, the state park is indeed open. I traveled from the Hudson Valley of New York on my way to the Tetons, and Thermopolis was a destination stop. The hot springs are flowing, the kids are still cliff jumping into the river, and the bison are still grazing. The hot springs are open (and free) to all visitors. We put our 20 minutes in, and ur was incredible (even if the temps outside were only a few degrees warmer than the water!) This location is special. read more

Hot Springs State Park - The springs. - Hot Springs Near Me - Thermopolis, Wyoming

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Very beautiful state park there are hot Springs you can see they made a walk way for you but you actually have to go to a man-made Hot Spring if you want to get in and enjoy them, It's free in the park it's just a small pool that you can stay in for only 20 minutes.hours weee something like 8am to 7pm and you can rent a towel for $1. We stayed at the Hot Springs Hotel and it was a big concrete long mineral soak. They call it a hot tub but it's just like over at the park just in case you get in later no worries you can enjoy at the hotel if you're staying there. Great walking paths and they suspended bridge to walk over we also read more

Free admission. Free Parking. Fantastic hiking trails. Hot Springs State Park should be a must-stop place when you're in the area. While I did not take advantage of a dip in the hot springs, or a dive off the cliffs near White Sulphur Springs (too crowded in both), I did explore the hiking trail that took me near the Bison pasture. Incredible views from on top of those hills and some nearby historical sites, like the Smokey Row Cemetery, where the names of the people buried here are lost. White Sulphur Springs at one time was a must-visit spot for the rich and famous who came for the purported medicinal benefits of soaking in the springs. There's a reason why "sulphur" is in the name, because that smell permeates the area. Yellowstone and the Tetons get most of the attention in Wyoming, and that's a shame because this State Park has a lot to offer in a much smaller and less crowded way. read more

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Read in Wyoming travel book and googled Thermopolis WY things to do and this place popped up. At this state park, admission is free. We drove around and saw some bison. There was a sulfphor spring. This was pretty underwhelming as I was in Yellowstone the day before. Drove to swing bridge part and it was a little windy and I was too chicken to walk across. There were hot springs outside and I felt the water with my hand. Then there is this state of Wyoming Bath House. Hmmm, inappropriate sigh. I go in and there is an indoor hot tub and outdoor hot tub. They are heated with white Sulphur and kept at 104. I have a hot tub at home and didn't have a swimsuit along. I sat at edge and put my feet in. You are allowed 20 minutes. They ask that you wash off after. I used the hose and washed off my feet. There was a sign in locker room to take off any silver jewelry as it will corrode. read more

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I really enjoyed my time at Hot Springs State Park. I loved how clean the park was and how informative it was as well. There were beautiful flowers throughout the area. There was plenty of garbage cans to leave your trash and many tables and benches to sit back and relax and enjoy the hot springs. It is nice that they have walkways on the hot springs for people to walk and observe. I liked the signs with information and history about the hot springs. There was plenty of parking in many areas in the park. Parking is not a problem. read more

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Well worth a visit. Admission and parking are free - as is access to everything available (6am-10pm). There is a State Bath House that would also be free for 20 minute hot spring pool soaks and a shower - but it is not currently open. Due to the Wuhan virus "health recommendations", only 2 people would be allowed inside and 4 outside - so maybe coming in August or September would be better anyway. Two commercial pool and slide places fed by the same hot springs are virtually "next door". They are both larger so can accommodate more people and have no tome restrictions - because they charge adults $12.50, and less for children, based upon their age. There are several short walks worth taking to see the mineral springs terraces, the river, the bridge, etc. There is also a nice playground for children, various sculptures, and an enclosed rose garden. For those who might not go to the Dinosaur Center, there is a dinosaur statue (and some info about it). There are picnic tables, volleyball nets, and a stage with a large area for either seating or some activity. And there are two ponds with colorful fish - to feed. White Sulphur Spring is where locals come to jump off the cliff into the river - popular with boaters. The bison are apparently fed Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8am at the Smoky Row Cemetery so that is a good time and pace to go see them - rather than have to look for them whenever they might be later in the day. I found some on a Friday morning grazing near the road close to an entrance (by some senior apartments, or coming from within the park in the other direction, after, both ironically and morbidly, the cemetery) around 6:30am. WiFi near the Bath House is free and available even when the the Bath House is closed. read more

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Hot Springs State Park being the oldest park in the Wyoming, and Hot Springs being the largest of that kind in the world one would think there would be a line of people trying to get in, but somehow no lines here, actually during our visit we barely saw any people at all. There is no entrance fee, we saw heard of 30 bisons with calves right next to the road, and on top of it you can enjoy 20 min of the bath time in this healing spring for free. The nature is gorgeous, due to no crowds, we possibly enjoyed it even more than Yellowstone. It is a must!!! read more

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I love this place. Plenty to see, and pay attention to the signs. Free entrance along with a free soak in the hot springs. Bison's we're visible from the road, and rangers were noticeable as well. read more

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We made this a stop on our road trip and we were so glad we did! There are some great sights to take in and take pictures for memories. We only explored the bath house and what was around. The bath house is monitored by an attendant, which I appreciated. In our party of two, we both felt good the next day from the mineral water. We learned the hard way about our stinky suits. Since we were traveling, we didn't have anything in hand to help presoak before a wash, so we kept our suits in a separate bag during the duration of our trip. read more

Very cool place to visit!! A ton of stuff to do for everyone. This place was not a planned stop but well worth spending the day here. I definitely will be back. -You can sit in the water where the hot spring water converges with the river water. -You can spend the day bbqing or at the water parks. -They have a boat launch -A unique walking bridge -Free public pool -Lots of open grass to play in. read more

I knew nothing about the town of Thermopolis before I visited. I just wanted to see a town with a really cool name. As I approached town I saw the signs for Hot Springs State Park so I checked it out. Does your local park have a buffalo pasture? Does your local park have a bath house where you can enjoy 20 minutes of soaking in 120-degree mineral waters for free? Does your local park have a pedestrian bridge built in 1916? Does your park have a teepee fountain? Obviously, Hot Springs State Park corners the market on sheer quirkiness. As the day started drawing to a close, I spent an hour at the edge of the pasture watching the bison herd chew up their grass dinner and roll around. I spent the next morning walking on the springy suspension bridge then getting a close look at the teepee fountain -- with its layers of travertine built up over many decades -- then looking at the the brilliant blue waters of the mineral pool behind the bath house. There are also places for fishing, picnicking, and water-park-like activities. Thermopolis is the first place where I actually wanted a souvenir t-shirt emblazoned with the cool name but this town is hardly a tourist destination. The pace is slow here but the thermal nature of the local landscape makes a visit here a very good introduction to its gigantic neighbor to the west: Yellowstone. read more

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Such a fantastic location. The thermal features and hiking trails set this experience apart. There are also 3 different choices for soaking, 2 privately operated hot spring pools and one state operated bathhouse that offers free access to both an indoor and outdoor pool, as well as a very nice shower facility with lockers. Ample picnic areas dot the park and there is a pond with koi. There is even a herd of bison. Don't miss this place! It's beautiful and amazing. read more

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Beautiful and serene park. It is so nice to soak in the thermal springs bath. What a gem!

Very cool place for a hot springs. Neat suspension bridge, worth the exit! Cheers! :)

Hot Springs is Wyoming's oldest state park. While Yellowstone gets the fame, attention&crowds (along with traffic jams in peak season), Hot Springs is relatively relaxed. One would assume the largest mineral hot springs in the world would be somewhere like Iceland (where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge is tearing it apart) or New Zealand, or yes, near by Yellowstone- but one would be wrong. Hot Springs SP holds the record. Hot Springs doesn't get its heat from the Yellowstone hot spot, or the Great Rift in Idaho's Craters of the Moon, but from particularly wonky geological plumbing. Its got central heating... but not the same as Old Faithful. Hot Springs has amazing travertine terraces, public bathing pools of various temperatures, even its own bison herd. It's in the Wind River area, one of the most geologically ancient spots in the US. Hot Springs is free, open to the public, with several paths. Its spectacular scenery&hot springs are priceless. read more

Wonderful, and healing. You are limited to 20 minutes, which is more than enough time for the minerals to soothe you. Go after a hike.

Beautiful state park with hiking trails and hot springs to soak in. Lots of picnic tables for a picnic lunch and a pool for the kids

I've been at Hot Springs State Park many times. This time was the art festival in conjunction with the Gift of the Waters Pageant. The Wyoming Arts Council Folk Art Masters tent was the best. The Pageant crowd was good during the evening, but I hope the second night's performance has the technical issues resolved. There's a bison herd that ranges on the park - public bison are not just in Yellowstone! read more

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Hot Springs State Park is a bonafide hidden wonder. It's nothing out of this world insane, or a must see before you die by any means. But, it's somewhat of an oasis, in an otherwise vast expanse. I was staying at the Wind River Casino, and decided to see if there were any good hikes, state parks, or worthwhile nature related attractions to see. Luckily, Thermopolis is about an hour give or take from the reservation. I also looked into Boysen State Park, but that seemed a bit more water sports related. The park itself is free. You are free to park, free to explore, and take a walk around. The boardwalk around the Hot Springs is fantastic, but if I were you, I would highly recommend going across the suspension bridge to check out the view of the cliff, and the river below. At risk of sounding like a Hallmark card, it really was one of those breathtaking experiences. What can I say? I love majestic shit and I love free shit. This encompasses both. If you ever find yourself in back country Wyoming, this is somewhere to make a worthwhile pitstop. read more

On a whim, my husband and I headed up from our lives in Cheyenne to vist Thermopolis, Wyoming. I am so glad we did!. It is the middle of a snow.storm and nobody is here. We had next to no competition in the state park outdoor area. I HATE crowd. Febuary is ideal if you are anything like me. Free admission. read more

The Hot Springs State park is a great place to visit. The grounds are extremely well maintained and beautiful. We took advantage of the Hot Springs State bath house. Nicely kept up and the hot water pool water is pristine. You can only soak for 20 minutes at a time and then you have to wait another 2 hours to get back in. So you want to start early in the day so you can get in a few soaks. read more

Great value for the dirty hippie traveler! For the low price of FREE, you get a 20 minute soak (but no one gets on your nuts if you stay longer) in either the indoor or outdoor hot spring pool...plus you get to use the showers in the locker room (hello, hair washing after 2 weeks of camping!), and there's a nice, shady lawn across the street to lounge about on and take a nap. They'll even give you a FREE Thermopolis sticker in the visitor's center! The rest of the park is cool, too: geothermal creeks, waterfalls, rock formations and a cool swinging bridge. You could easily spend at least a full afternoon here in the summertime. The only negatives from my POV were that you have to wear a swimsuit (I prefer to bathe au naturel), and that the place is very sterile/family friendly. But that's just the dirty hippie in me -- you know I prefer my hot springs on the rugged, naked, drug-infested side :-) read more

This place is one of the best values for the money - especially since it's FREE ;) It's a must see, whether you are local, somewhat local or just passing through. Here's the deal. Bring your swimsuit, towel and bath products. Sign in at the front desk. The dressing rooms, men to the left, women to the right, are clean and ample. There's a communal shower, lockers and bathrooms. Once you're dressed out, you can enjoy the indoor or outdoor pools - for up to 20 (or is it 30?) minutes - your body really won't let you stay any longer anyway. TIPS - take a water bottle - the water is HOT and it feels good to hydrate while you're in there. While I have enjoyed the place year round, my favorite time is in the winter, when there's snow all around and steam coming from the pool. Either before your soak or after, take the time to walk over the board walks through the park which displays various thermal pools. Kids and young at heart alike enjoy the suspension bridge and making me squeal as they giggle the "ground" beneath my feet. Top of your visit with a drive through the buffalo pastures. When my kids were little we always went to the paid pools and stayed all day - worth it if you have little kids. Now that I'm on my own, a half hour in the pools is all I need, plus the walk and the drive, etc. A great little place in a super fun little town! read more

The park is absolutely beautiful. Well laid out & most certainly a place to go to relax. We were there to watch the eclipse & it was the perfect place to be as far as a photo opportunity. The weather was warm, but the shade from the trees kept it from being unbearable. Next time I go it will be to enjoy the hot springs & the ambiance of the park itself. **If you are in Thermopolis this is a MUST SEE!! read more

Free! They limit you to 20 minutes. But 30 would be about all you could stand. Towels are $1 or bring your own. There are commercial HS next door. $10 for all day I believe. Nice park area nearby for picnic. Indoor and outdoor pools. Showers and lockers (but no locks provided). read more

Thermopolis is not the world's biggest hot spring but it is the world's biggest waist of time.what was a magnificent giant pool is dry because they are diverting the water for an water slide amusement park. I drove a long way to soak in this "free" park only to be rudely told a twenty minute time limit is strictly enforced. The only reason the natives gave this spring and land to the state was because the signed a treaty to offer free soaks. They should have to give it back! read more

Laid back with not much to do except the natural hot springs. Take a soak. You will be glad you did!

I have such mixed feelings about this place in general. The park, is awesome, and free. But the town in general, when you describe the park or hot springs to a friend, you always feel the need to apologize for the terribly run down town of Thermopolis. Any time I'm near Thermopolis I HAVE to come to this park and the indoor hot spring near it. .. but everything in the city is very depressing and barely held together buildings are not nice to eat and stay in. read more

Hot Springs State Park - Thermopolis national park, 2012 - Hot Springs Near Me - Thermopolis, Wyoming

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This is a good state park. It's free and has some great walking paths! They have a buffalo drive which it's beautiful in of itself, but I'm sure with the buffalo out, it would be amazing! I would suggest that you put on some sunscreen and take some of the natural paths, including the swinging bridge. It's really cool to see how the hot springs flow and used to flow around there. The state bath house offers free 20 mins in their hot spring which is amazing. The parks are kept in really good shape and are really nice. We came in off season and it was really pleasant and not crowded! read more

It's FREE and it's FABULOUS! I spent about three weeks in Wyoming (in Riverton) and made the trek up to "Thermop" (as the locals call it) three times during my stay. I couldn't stay away from this place. You park, stroll in, sign in at the front desk, change in the changing room and haul your butt out to the "pool." We visited on weekdays during the fall, so there was hardly anyone around. The person working the bath house was not kicking people out of the pool either. We stayed in for about 45 min. It smells like sulpher and yes, you will smell like sulpher, but I don't mind the smell, personally. For a point of reference, it reminds me of the Queen Helene's Mint Face mask that I use! After we were done, we changed in the changing rooms (again, we had the place to ourselves) and went out to explore the park. We walked some of the walking trails, and went across a swinging bridge, saw a bunch of deer and buffaloes -- it was a great time! I suppose if you have children, they'll be begging you to pay for the pool, but if you're an adult, the free bathhouse is all you need! From what I heard from the staff, this place is a major tourist stop in the summer for those on their way to Yellowstone, so keep that in mind coming here during the summer months. read more

Simply Amazing. Beautiful, clean and safe! Bring the family, bring grandma and grandpa. Bring a few bucks for the lockers. Bring your flip flops. Bring your sunscreen. Leave your worries behind. No wonder the Native Americans found this place to be so sacred! Also, check out the wild Buffalo herd up on the hill. read more

This park is one of the best free parks I've ever been to. There's a bathhouse that you can sit in 104 degree water for 20 minutes for free or you can enjoy nearby water parks for a fee. You can drive through the park and see Buffalo because this park has the largest buffalo herd in Wyoming. read more

We didn't know what to expect when driving there. We went in the FREE bathhouse and soaked in the water. It was cool. However be prepared to smell like sulfur for a while even after a shower :). We walked along the path and played on the playground. It was a good day. read more